Wet Painter in Mequon, Wisconsin at Super Steel

Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO-9001:2015 certified, industry-leading, Tier one, full-service serial production supply partner to global blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers. As a trusted strategic partner, we specialize in the production of complex weldments and turn-key finished products that meet precise quality standards. Our unparalleled full-service metal fabrication and supply solutions reduce our Fortune 500 customers’ overall spend by exceeding their reliability, strength, and performance expectations. We offer a diverse range of supply options, including rapid response cut, form, and machining support, as well as full-service in-house contract metal fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions. These services are well-suited for products that require a high level of manufacturing repeatability and accuracy.

About The Role

The Wet Painter applies high‑quality industrial wet coatings to metal components and finished assemblies, ensuring proper film build, color accuracy, adhesion, and cosmetic finish. This role is ideal for candidates with automotive, aerospace, or other high‑precision finishing backgrounds where quality and consistency are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Wet paint application to parts and assemblies per job orders, customer specifications, and internal documentation; verifies all requirements before coating.
• Operates spray guns, pumps, pressure pots, and related equipment; adjusts settings to achieve required finish quality.
• Performs surface prep including cleaning, masking, sanding, and solvent wiping to ensure proper adhesion.
• Uses wet mil gauges and visual inspection to confirm correct coating thickness and finish quality.
• Ensures proper part handling, racking, and drying/curing procedures.
• Cleans and maintains spray guns, paint booths, hoses, and related equipment between jobs and at shift end.
• Follows all Super Steel 7S housekeeping standards.
• May perform trained and approved material handling using pallet jacks or forklifts (training and certification provided).
• Adheres to all Super Steel and OSHA safety rules and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education (GED) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of industrial wet painting experience – ideally in automotive, aerospace, or metal fabrication environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and customer specifications.
• Basic math skills (whole numbers, fractions, decimals).
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos.
• Reliable, quality-focused, and able to complete all required documentation.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Shifts Available

• 1st Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm (Mon-Fri)
• 2nd Shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm (Mon-Fri)
• Optional overtime available.

Benefits

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA): Monthly pre‑tax reimbursement based on age; spouse receives $272; each child receives $135. Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• Vision & Dental Insurance (Delta Dental) – Eligible after 30 days.
• Voluntary LTD, STD, AD&D, and Life Insurance – Eligible after 30 days.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Eligible after 30 days.
• Paid Holidays: 10 per year, effective after 30 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible after 90 days.
• PTO: 80 hours annually (accrued).